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Know When to Walk Away
Mama's back and she's dispensing advice. Diahann Carroll by Michael Desmond/ABC
Episode Recap: "Love/Addiction"
Disbelief. That's how I would describe my reaction (and the look on Izzie's face), during the first five minutes of tonight's episode. George loves Izzie, that's all there is to it, and now he can't wait to share the news with Callie! It's almost unbelievable. Especially considering the lengths George went to prior to tonight just to avoid Izzie and any related talk about their recent indiscretion. Now it's almost like he can't wait to shout it out to the world! Though I will say it is nice to see George so exuberant and full of life this week. Last week he seemed so frustrated and depressed about repeating his internship that I'm almost willing to forgive Gizzie. Almost.
And poor Callie! Just when you think things can't get any worse for her, they do. Not only is the new job still not working out, but now she's also convinced George and Izzie are having an affair. I have to say, I was surprised to see her admit the latter to Mark Sloan of all people, but it seems like he's the go-to guy these days for personal revelations. Even Derek finds himself admitting to Mark that he has "a problem" (referencing, of course, his "addiction" to Meredith). Could it be that we will begin to see Mark evolve into a new, more serious-minded and relationship-oriented man? Might he even be the one that Callie finds herself snuggling up to, should she and George eventually separate? I wonder. Especially if Mark takes the advice from Archie (Ben Vereen) to heart: "Don't do like I did. Don't be a bachelor your whole life."
On the other end of things, there's Cristina, providing much-needed comic relief tonight. After nearly trading away all of her wedding gifts for the sake of professional gain, Mama Burke (Diahann Carroll) appears and there's only one person she wants to see: Cristina. Fortunately, Cristina manages to avoid the initial confrontation and a random accident even allows her a legitimate, albeit temporary, escape. "Carnage in the pit, my day's improving!" she crowed. Later, Cristina had me giggling again when she caught Lexie staring at her and Meredith as they tried to have a private conversation: "If you have time to stare, you have time to get me coffee. Now! Move!"
Then there's Bailey, who by far had some of the best moments in tonight's episode. And how good was it to see the old Bailey we've come to know and love resurface? I nearly cheered for her when she barked at her fumbling interns, "You are interns. You are in charge of nothing!" Then later, when she really let loose on Alex for confronting the drug dealer, I was nearly standing and clapping! "You got in the face of a drug dealer [smack, smack]? I taught you better than that[smack, smack]!" Then Bailey proceeded to thank Alex for allowing her to release all of her built-up frustrations on him. Me, I'd like to thank Shonda for bringing back the old Bailey!
Meanwhile, back at Mer/Der camp, the two of them have agreed to just sex and mockery, no sleep-overs and apparently no lunch dates either. While it's painfully obvious that Derek wants a relationship, it's equally obvious that Meredith is not on board for anything more than "S & M." And, as if their own issues weren't creating enough angst in the relationship arena, Mama Burke was able to further shake things up by adding her two cents to things. First, she chastised Meredith for her "It's so over" speech at Burke's wedding, and then did her best to raise doubts in Derek's mind about his current situation: "Do you know when to walk away? Do you know when to not take less than you deserve?"
By the end of the night, Cristina finally puts in some face-time with Jane Burke, too, and at last we learn the reason for her visit. Mama has come to retrieve the necklace she lended to Cristina for the wedding and to request a key to the apartment, so she can collect Preston's things. Before leaving, Mama does impart these words to Cristina: "I'm sorry you lost the man you love, but more than that, I'm sorry you lost your teacher. With him by your side, you could have become a brilliant heart surgeon." As hard as it probably was for Cristina to hear those words, it was probably important that she did. Maybe now she can really begin the process of letting go of Burke.
And, once again, the fate of Gizzie is up in the air ... honestly, I just can't see it ending. What do you think?
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Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM
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I love Grey's, I really do! And I love Izzie and George.... JUST NOT TOGETHER! It feels wrong. Tonight, I said to myself, "Maybe it's just me. I'm gonna give em a chance." But, when they came close to kissing, I had to turn away. Their friendship was great, they had a brother/sister vibe going on. Maybe that's the problem. Their 'relationship' just feels incestuous. And then I love Callie too and I don't want her to be made to look like an idiot. Gizzie is just... WRONG...
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Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM
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Wait... I had more to say... lol
I really did enjoy tonite's episode, I feel the old Grey's is finally finding its way back to us...
No more Gizzie talk for now. Hmm, MerDer? I'm glad Meredith is finally realizing she has some serious issues as far as trust and love go. "I have the perfect man who loves me and I can't love him." Brilliant, but I wish she would just end it with him. She knows how he feels, if she can't Derek the love he deserves, than she should let him go. It's not fair. Speaking of Derek, I love that he's starting to make babysteps back towards his friendship with Sloan. He's gonna need someone if Meredith can't get her act togeth.
Idk why everyone hates Lexie so much! I think she has alot of room to grow as a character, it'll be interesting. She can also provide the familial love that Meredith needs and wants. That said, I wish Meredith would give her a chance. But I understand, the last time she opened up to her Dad and his family, she was hurt. So I get the shunning.
Alex.. whats goin on there? He used to be HOTT! Now, he just looks old and tired. Maybe being away from Ava/Rebecca is getting to him?
Loved Christina tonite! She was definately the comic relief, but her last seen with Mama Burke and then back at the apartment after just proves why Sandra Oh is such a great actress! Also, glad to see the old Bailey returning. She went undeniably soft last season. Also hoping this means Chandra Wilson will be getting more screen time...
I think that's it... yea it is...
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Oct 4, 2007 10:44 PM
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Okay, now this was more like the old GA.
As far as Meredith and Derrick, the less seen or heard of them the better. I don't give 2 cents for either of them. I agree that George and Izzie are wonderful......separately. He doesn't have to be with Callie if he doesn't want to be, but he sure doesn't belong with Izzie. I think the problem I have with that coupling is, as previously stated, they are like sister/brother....and I think their real life intrudes on that picture for me. They are like sister/brother in real life too and it shows. So it makes it shivery-icky for me!!
Loved Bailey. Who doesn't? And the Chief cracks me up trying to believe he's changing to get back to his wife. That's not going to happen and we all know it, but he doesn't. Callie needs to get back to being the wonderful surgeon she is, and Chief needs to get back to being Chief.
Good show, with a couple of exceptions, but I felt my faith returning tonight.
It's only taken a year!!
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Oct 4, 2007 11:24 PM
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I can't get enough of Meredith & Derek.
I am addicted to them.
Izzie and Sloan would be good.
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Oct 4, 2007 11:47 PM
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Oh, I do have something to say about Meredith. I LOVED Mama Burke telling her where to stick her idiot selfishness. Loved it.
Maybe after getting to know her, Lexie won't try so hard.
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Oct 4, 2007 11:48 PM
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You know, I am not an Izzie/George hater. It was fairly obvious he didn't really love Callie (although I think she's great and he should appreciate her more). And I actually think the two actors who play Izzie and George have chemistry together. So I have no problems with it, with one exception. What about Denny? Denny was Izzie's "great love" and now George is her "great love." Just weird. It's like the writers just forgot previous plot lines and moved on.
But, on another note, rock on Bailey! Alex was stupid and he deserved a lecture. I want Bailey back in charge 'cause she is so cool.
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Oct 5, 2007 12:40 AM
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Loved tonights episode!! Greys from season 2 is back!!
Loved the Nazi going off on Karev and the interns etc!
Loved Mama Burke calling out everyone, Mer, Christina, George, and Derek!!
and thankfully the ptb are underutilizing Lexie...they get it...don't shove her in our face..introduce her slowly.
Still miss Burke though. Dummies for getting rid of him. TR Knight should have been the one to go...ugh, he has the sex appeal of a donkey. Why they continue to make him the object of 2 women's lust is beyond me. Did I say UGH? Cause I mean it.
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Oct 5, 2007 2:30 AM
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Glad to see Grey's working out the kinks
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Oct 5, 2007 3:53 AM
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Love, love, LOVE Bailey. Thank you thank you thank you Shonda for FINALLY giving her some good scenes. Made me miss the Bailey of old, what with her admonishing the interns the way she was born to do.
AND, thank god, Cristina is back. I couldn't handle it if she was still all non-Cristina like last week. Loved her bartering wedding gifts for surgery, loved her barking orders at interns (and still referring to them by number) and really, there were so many classic Cristina moments, I'm beginning to feel like maybe all is not lost for Grey's. This week was so much better than the season premiere. I actually started to enjoy myself.
I still miss Burke. I almost feel like Shonda is throwing fans a bone though - what with George and all his, "I'm Burke's man" (I gotta be honest, that made me miss Burke more, because...and yes, I see the irony...how great were Burke and George together??) to Burke's mom. And Cristina saying, "He's never coming back, is he? Not even to say goodbye?" I feel like Shonda is maybe hearing the fans who really miss Burke and using Cristina to address that situation. I still miss the Burke and George team.
Speaking of George..he seems to be spending a whole lotta time unsupervised. None of the other interns have picked up on this? I mean, yes, I realize he is the most qualified of the bunch and all of his friends are the people in charge so they're not going to watch over him the way they watch over the other "idiots" but, still...seems weird.
Am over Lexie Grey. Would not be sad to see her leave. Keep Bailey's scenes a-coming, keep Cristina snarky and I'll be oh-so-happy.
As for Izzie/George...I don't mind them together. I really don't. I know plenty of people despise the situation, but I don't know...I buy them together. They were best friends. It IS possible for best friends to fall in love. I'm not sure how it's gonna work for Callie, tho. Is she planning on joining Addison at "Private Practice"?
Either way, I was happier with this episode than I've been with any others in a long time.
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Oct 5, 2007 4:49 AM
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Well I must say I was hoodwinked into watching this episode by TV Guide. I thought this ep was supposed to be amazing...and it wasn't.
First the bad things: The George and Izzie "almost kiss" in the hospital was not hot or intriguing, it was weird and gross. Christina is not the new Bailey and I wish they would stop trying to make her that. I was over MerDer before it started. Just end it already. I love when a show adds many layers ad depths to a character, but a character like Callie would NEVER be that weak when confronting George like that.
The Awful things: Meredith is one of the worst and most unlikeable characters on TV. She is an awful person and I hate when she is onscreen. I really wish they killed her off last season. There are successful characters on tv that have horrible personalities but the audience still roots for them (ie House) but Meredith is just awful...as is the actress who plays her. Her issues are irritating. Who says that kind of stuff to people? She said she is not normally a mean person? Yes she is!
Some (One) good things: Mama Burke needs to be on the show all the time. Just to put the characters in check.
That all being said, I'm officially done with the show. I won't be suckered in anymore TV guide editors!
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Oct 5, 2007 5:09 AM
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Agreeing with all the positive stuff about last nights epi, and some things that haven't been mentioned.
Ben Vereen.
Mama Burke operating in the literary use of the mystical figure that appears, observes, advises, and then leaves. Even the way she spoke, her eyes, some of the dialogue seemed otherworldy.
The social significance of addiction. The meth lab story shows that it isn't just some homeless guy on the street or thugs who get hooked, or sell, and they didn't hit us over the head with it. I wonder, too, just how Karev was so accurately able to smell the chemicals on the baby? I somehow doubt that's something that is routinely taught in med school. I know he had a dodgy upbringing - could drugs have been a part of that, too?
And someone mentioned being surprised that Callie confided in Sloan. Who else can she turn to? Addison's gone, and Sloan literally is the only other person she's had, um, close contact with. Makes perfect sense. And while she's not a size 2 (although I think she's gorgeous) a friendship between the two might be the foundation for something more down the road? On the other hand, if Sloan knows that Meredith doesn't want a relationship, and he's still happy to have a no-strings deal, he may still turn out to be a cad and set his sights on Meredith should Derek walk away. All sorts of intriguing possibilities.
And Lexie - oh, my heart just broke for her. She just lost her mother, her father is in an alcoholic daze, her other sister has her own family to take care of, and so she tries to reach out to form bonds with Meredith and is shut out, too. That's something she and MEredith have in common - rejected by family through no fault of their own. Maybe that's where they'll find common ground? Again, lots of material to mine here, lots of possibilities.
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Oct 5, 2007 7:55 AM
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I love George & Izzie  And their almost kiss WAS hot to me. And how precious was Izzie at the beginning when she smiled and said to herself "He loves me too..." And this was by far the happiest we've seen George in SO long.
It's so obvious they belong together...
But I am starting to feel a little bit sorry for Callie. She deserves to know.
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Oct 5, 2007 8:55 AM
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Still not great. I was bored.
The two dramas that I have to look forward currently, Grey's and Heroes, are really boring this year, as well as scattered and uneven, with some stories ridiculous and painful to watch (Gizzie). Even old ER is a better produced, written and acted show at the moment -- and I would have taken it off tivo if it weren't the last season. I'd so rather watch Abby and Neela than Mer and Izzie. That said, thank goodness for Christina and Bailey.
I miss Veronica Mars and Lost. Thank goodness that Reaper and Pushing Daisies lived up to the critical hype, mostly anyway so far. The Office is still pretty funny and Bones and House are chugging along, at a steady but not spectacular pace.
I feel like my old favorites are in slumps and the new shows just don't grab me. There is nothing on that I have to look forward to with fervor. Instead, I just feel like I watch whatever is best of the night.
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Oct 5, 2007 8:59 AM
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Loved the episode. however, I have to say that of all the selfish, self-centered, narcissistic things that Meredith has ever done, her response to Lexi was the absolute worst. The poor girl just lost her mother, and she so desperately wanted to connect with meredith and Mer just dashed her down. Shame on you Meredith!
Who else thought that when the old neighbor guy was lamenting about 60 years and he finally found a family and they were drug dealers that Izzie was going to say that she would be his family. maybe she is finally learning to not get so involved!
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Oct 5, 2007 9:17 AM
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